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AX53 GHZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,020 mi
Last recorded73,020 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GHZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,330 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 67,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 61,581 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 61,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,258 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,714 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 50,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,101 miles

battery not fully secure

Fail 15 Nov 2012 48,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

battery not fully secure

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,537 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 45,537 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,887 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 42,887 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 39,658 miles

n/s rear tyre near limit 185/60/14

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,653 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 36,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,292 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?

Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
9,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 6,491
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,218
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,419
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,582
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3,464
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AX53 GHZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 GHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Kalos typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX53 GHZ registered?

AX53 GHZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AX53 GHZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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